Albright in Prague- Havel should have founded political party Prague - Czech-born Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state, reproaches former Czech president Vaclav Havel (1936-2011) for one thing only - that he did not establish his own political party, she said at a conference of the Prague branch of the U.S. Aspen Institute today.

Thomas Pickering: No need for Benghazi select committeeThomas Pickering, PSA Advisory Board member and co-chairman of the State Department's Accountability Review Board (ARB) on the Benghazi attacks, said there's no need for a House select committee to reexamine the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

U.S. Concerns Grow Over North KoreaAsia Society Senior Fellow and PSA Co-chair, Jamie Metzl and Former Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey discuss U.S. relations with Russia and growing concern over North Korea on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

Stanford Graduate School of Business Climate Week - George P. Shultz on the Reality of Climate ChangePSA Advisory Board member, George P. Shultz will speak about the challenge of climate change, and the opportunities in the business, policy, and energy sectors to address it. This event is part of the Stanford Graduate School of Business ClimateWeek, an initiative planned by GSB students aimed at launching a discussion around climate issues, including how people and businesses can act on the opportunities and challenges climate change presents today and in the future.

INTERVIEW/ George Shultz: U.S. should seek 'working, constructive' ties with ChinaFormer U.S. Secretary of State and current PSA Advisory Board member, George Schultz, discusses why the U.S. should develop a working and constructive relationship with China to address global issues such as climate change. However, Schultz doubts that an era will ever come when the two countries co-rule the world. In an interview with The Asahi Shimbun, Shultz, 93, predicts that China will soon realize that its aggressive military posture will only create an adversarial situation and will have to pull back. Shultz, also a former Treasury secretary, emphasized that the best way for Japan and China to deal with their territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea is to “put it back to sleep.”
Excerpts of the interview follow:

Nuclear Knowledge Summit (NKS)Andy Semmel, PSA's Executive Director, participated in the Nuclear Knowledge Summit (NKS) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 20-25. The Nuclear Knowledge Summit was one of three Summits focusing on nuclear security that also included the Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS) and the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) which was held at The Hague, March 24-25. The Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague was the third such Summit and attracted fifty-three heads of State and national leaders, including President Obama who originated these nuclear summits in 2010. A fourth and presumably final Nuclear Security Summit is scheduled in 2016 in the U.S.

The Silver Lining of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370Former member of PSA's Board of Directors and former under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, Tara Sonenshine, on the "slight silver lining" in international cooperation stirred by the tragedy of the Flight #370.

"Back to the Future in Ukraine and Asia"Jamie Metzl, co-chair of PSA discusses the situation in Ukraine and Asia highlighting the reemergence into the 19th century as the world enters into a dangerous time warp.

VIDEO: Conservative Political Action Conference 2014 Ukraine PanelCurrent PSA Advisory Board member and former Undersecretary of State Paula Dobriansky talked about the events leading up to the current crisis with Russia intervention in Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea. She moderated a discussion about U.S. influence on the events, Russian President Putin’s strategy in the region, and the future of Ukraine and its Crimea region.

Madeleine Albright: "Putin may have deeply miscalculated" Former Secretary of State and current PSA Advisory Board member, Madeleine Albright discusses the events transpiring in Ukraine and Russia, and what is likely to happen next. She is joined by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security adviser and counselor and trustee at the Center for Strategic & International Studies.

Gary Hart to be Ethics Keynote SpeakerPSA Advisory Board member Gary Hart to be ethics keynote speaker for breakfast scheduled March 13 at the Avalon Manor banquet hall. The event is sponsored by the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission, an all-volunteer group providing training on ethical decision making to local government employees.

Event: Picking Pickering’s brainOn Feb. 27, InterConnections21 will host PSA Advisory Board Member, Thomas Pickering. He will share insight he gained from 40 years in the Foreign Service to explain what the United States is facing now in terms of foreign policy.

Iran Review's Exclusive Interview with Ambassador Frank G. WisnerPSA Advisory Board Member, Ambassador Frank G. Wisner took part in a one-on-one interview with Iran Review to discuss his viewpoints regarding the recent agreement between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany and the future of relations between Iran and the United States.

After Khobragade: Can U.S.-India Relations Recover?For the next edition of the Asia Society Policy Institute’s (ASPI) AsiaConnect teleconference series, PSA Advisory Board member, former U.S. Ambassador to India and ASPI advisor, Frank G. Wisner will join ASPI on January 27th to discuss the recent setback in U.S.-India relations and offer his ideas for unwinding diplomatic tensions.

Madeleine Albright to Co-host Public Talk on Climate ChangeFormer Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will co-host a talk on climate change at her alma mater, Wellesley College, on Wednesday Jan. 22. The talk will take place at 4 p.m. in the Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall Auditorium at 106 Central St. in Wellesley.

Amb. Tom Pickering on Iran Nuclear AgreementPSA Advisory Board member,Amb.Tom Pickering interviews about the Iran-P5+1 nuclear agreement and the difficulties it faces. "First I think it's too early to say that agreement is victory for diplomacy. We have to see whether the agreement is going to be carried out on both sides or not. But it certainly looks that way and both sides have acted certainly sincerely about wanting to carry it out"

Lee Hamilton on Congress and SequestrationsPSA Advisory Board member,Lee Hamilton writes on how Congress should increase its efforts towards the economic issues plaguing the country. "As members of Congress continue to make politically attractive suggestions that don’t come close to achieving a lasting solution, let’s urge them to get real. It’s time for Congress to go big."

Albright Says U.S. Must Overcome Loss of Arab World TrustPSA Advisory Board member ,Madeleine Albright, believes that the US must overcome a loss of trust from Arab nations.Albright deems it necessary to alleviate tensions from Iraq War to secure a deal with Iran on its nuclear program."In many different ways, there was an erosion of trust in terms of what we were doing there."

US statesmen Shultz, Perry and Nunn call on PM LeePSA Advisory Board members George Shultz, William Perry, and Sam Nunn spoke with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. They discussed the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation working to reduce threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.

Lee Hamilton on Iranian Nuclear TalksPSA Advisory Board member, Lee Hamilton, discusses the failure of the Geneva talks to establish a deal concerning Iranian nuclear programme."I'm not here to dismiss the negotiations, which I hope will continue on an upward path, or their potential impact."

Madeleine Albright on China-North Korea RelationsPSA Advisory Board member Madeleine Albright believes that China has an important role in North Korea's nuclear issues."We Americans have said this all along that ultimately China can play a very important role, because the Chinese in many ways have more leverage against North Koreans,"

Lee Hamilton on Tax ReformPSA Advisory Board member, Lee Hamilton, writes on the need for detailed and comprehensive tax reform."Until Congress shows us that its members possess the courage to detail publicly what's needed, talk of tax reform will be just that: talk."

Albright shares message to always learnPSA Advisory Board Member ,Madeleine Albright, is spreading the message of thoughtful dialogue."Opinions to start conversations, not end them.Learn about opposing views and pause to apply critical thinking to personal opinions."

Early Steps Need to be Taken on IranPSA Advisory Board Member Ambassador Pickering offers his thoughts on Iran in an interview with Armenian newspaper Panorama. He discusses Obama's and Rohani's statement at the UN, Israel's next step and offers an informed and insightful perspective on US strategic policy in the region.

'The Greatest Speech, Ever' Set for Release, 11/19PSA Advisory Board member and former Senator Howard Baker Jr. has been given the honor of writing the foreword for "The Greatest Speech, Ever: The Remarkable Story of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address" by the Honorable James L. Cotton Jr.

Nunn: Removing chemical weapons from Syria could take decadesPSA Advisory Board Member and former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn,believes that the collaborative effort of United States and Russia to rid Syria of chemical weapons is movement in the right direction. However, Nunn says this job could take decades. "It's a big job and it's not going to be quick."

Millions of children in India to benefit from IKEA's 60 million Euros to UNICEFUNICEF Executive Director and former PSA Advisory Board member, Anthony Lake,has recently received a €60 million contribution from the IKEA Foundation to promote UNICEF’s mission to aid women and children globally. "Five million infants and five million mothers in marginalized communities can receive better access to health, nutrition, water and sanitation services" said UNICEF’s Executive Director Anthony Lake. "And 7 million more children can stay in school and receive a quality education."

Lee Hamilton, Richard Lugar speaking out on SyriaIn a newspaper commentary and an interview, former Congressman Lee Hamilton, and PSA Advisory Board member, last week renewed his call for legislation requiring a president to consult with Congress before deploying armed forces.And Lugar has been sought by national media for his views on international efforts to rid Syria of its chemical weapons.

VIDEO: Lugar & Cohen - How does Obama handle the Middle East mess?Former Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., and former Secretary Of Defense William Cohen (PSA Advisory Board member) join Chuck Todd to talk about President Barack Obama’s “red line” when it comes to Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons and foreign policy tactics relating to Egypt and Syria.

Amb. Tom Pickering on Egyptian CrisisPickering, PSA Adv Board member discusses Egypt on NPR: "...the current problem is a combination of obviously significant loss of life, which needs to be stopped, and at the same time moving toward reconciliation, which seems as far away as perhaps the moon and the stars right now. Otherwise, we well may be stuck with a horrendous Egyptian civil war."

Uganda: UNICEF Report Urges On Disabled ChildrenAnthony Lake, former member of the PSA Advisory Board and UNICEF Executive Director, explains the challenges Children with Disabilities (CWDs) face and possible ways to give them the opportunities needed to succeed.

Walter Judd Freedom Award Ceremony Honoring Paula Dobriansky (VIDEO)PSA Advisory Board Member Ambassador Paula Dobriansky was Awarded the Walter Judd Freedom Award by The Fund for American Studies. She was presented the award by another PSA Advisory Board Member, Bud McFarlane. Dobriansky and McFarlane both spoke about American global priorities.

George Shultz Supports FrackingAdvisory Board Member George Shultz was interviewed on his view on fracking and climate change in the "San Francisco Appeal".

Graeme Bannerman: US Oil PricesPSA BoD Member Graeme Bannerman was quoted in CNBC's article "US Oil Hits 14-Month High Above $100 a Barrel" on the relationship between the situation in Egypt and oil prices in America.

Albright: "Democracy is best, warts and all"On June 4th, PSA Advisory Board Member Madeleine Albright spoke at Yangon University about democracy and the importance of trust between the government and its people. Her speech was highlighted in this article in the Myanmar Times.

Madeleine Albright was a Participant for the National Democratic Institute's Panel discussion. VIDEOOn May 29, 2013 PSA Advisory Board Member Madeleine Albright was a participant for the National Democratic Institute's panel discussion:"Women, Democracy and Technology: How Women are Being Impacted by Technology Around the Globe." It is an annual event where the Madeleine K. Albright Grant is awarded to an organization that creates greater roles for women in political and civic life; this year's winner is REAMM.

Madeleine Albright discusses how new technologies can help empower women in politics. Using information technology to boost democracy is not new; in Poland in the 1980s, cassette tapes of speeches by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa were passed from factory to factory, delivering a message of openness and freedom. What is new is the speed and breadth at which information travels, as evidenced by the impact Twitter and Facebook had in spreading the story of the Arab Spring.

Graeme Bannerman moderated the Middle East Institute's event on May 21, 2013PSA member on the Board of Directors,Graeme Bannerman moderated The Middle East Institute's event: "Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations" with Marvin Weinbaum, a scholar-in-residence at the Middle East Institute, and Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.

William J. Perry Presents "A Journey at the Nuclear Brink"The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. William J. Perry, Stanford University Professor and 19th US Secretary of Defense, titled "A Journey at the Nuclear Brink," which will be held on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, at 13:15 in the conference hall of the Permanent Mission of Japan. Refreshments will be served at 12:45.

Leon Panetta And George Shultz To Co-chair 2nd Annual California Economic Summit California Forward and the California Stewardship Network announced today that Leon Panetta and George Shultz, PSA Advisory Board Member, will serve as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 California Economic Summit to be held on November 7-8 in Los Angeles. The Summit, held last May for the first time, is an unprecedented ongoing initiative directed by both groups aimed at bringing together regional business, civic and government leaders from across the Golden State to discuss key strategies to revitalize California's economy.

William J. Perry Presents "A Journey at the Nuclear Brink" The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. William J. Perry, Stanford University Professor and 19th US Secretary of Defense, titled "A Journey at the Nuclear Brink," which will be held on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, at 13:15 in the conference hall of the Permanent Mission of Japan. Refreshments will be served at 12:45.

William Cohen to be Honored by Maine Sports Hall of FamePSA Advisory Board Member and Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in May. Cohen was a standout basketball and baseball player at Bangor High School. He also played basketball during his time at Bowdoin College.

Sonenshine Traveling to Russia, Ukraine, and GeorgiaFormer member of the PSA Board of Directors and current Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine will travel to Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia April 8-16, 2013. During her travels she will meet with the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission in Moscow, speak to the Women’s Forum in Kyiv, and address students at Tbilisi State University in Georgia.

Madeleine Albright on the Situation in North KoreaFormer Secretary of State and PSA Advisory Board Member, Madeleine Albright spoke on her trip to North Korea in 2000 and the importance of dialogue in problem solving with North Korea. Albright links the current situation to North Korea's domestic political situation.

William Cohen: North Korea's Empty ThreatsFormer US Secretary of Defense William Cohen, a PSA Advisory Board Member, has said North Korea does not have the nuclear capability to target the United States and accused the country of making "empty threats". But he warned Kim Jong-un could spark a war with South Korea, in part because of his inexperience and possibly because he is under the military's sway.

Pickering on US-Russia RelationsAmbassador Tom Pickering, a member of the PSA Advisory Board, along with other former Ambassadors to Russia met with the Russian Foreign Minister recently. Pickering notes that Russia may be more willing to dialogue with the United States than previously assumed.

VIDEO: George Shultz's Energy ProposalFormer U.S. Secretary of Labor, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State George, and a PSA Advisory Board member Shultz says that a policy to combat climate change is not as difficult as it has been made out to be. He joins a panel with WSJ's Gerry Baker at the ECO:nomics conference.

Tara Sonenshine: Combating African Extremism with Public DiplomacyFormer member of the PSA Board of Directors and current Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy Tara Sonenshine gives an interview about the US's new public diplomacy programs aimed at combating extremism among African militant groups. She says the goal is to help Africans see alternatives to extremism - through routes such as education, employment and health care.

Pickering urges US to ratify the CTBTAmbassador Tom Pickering, a member of the PSA Advisory Board, has written a new Op-Ed urging the United States to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. He says that ratification would bolster US leadership and give the US more power to combat the proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, particularly the wake of North Korea's nuclear test and threats of a nuclear attack.

Tara Sonenshine: Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy Former member of the PSA Board of Directors and current Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy Tara Sonenshine gives an interview about the US's new public diplomacy programs aimed at combating extremism among African militant groups. She says the goal is to help Africans see alternatives to extremism - through routes such as education, employment and health care.

Mark Brzezinski on US-Swedish PartnershipAmbassador to Sweden and former Board of Directors Member, Mark Brzezinski, teamed up with Jonas Hafstrom to write this compelling op-ed on the history of US-Swedish relations and it's unlikely start in the colonies of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Albright: From Benghazi to BaghdadAdvisory Board Member and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks candidly about her time as the US Representative to the UN and as Secretary of State and warns against "arm-chair foreign policy experts".

Reinvigorating the US-Japan AllianceJamie Metzl, a member of the PSA Board of Directors, writes about US relations with Japan and what steps the US can take to reaffirm and strengthen its relationship with this key Asian ally.

A Conversation with George P. ShultzFormer Secretary of State and current PSA Advisory Board Member, George Shultz, talks with The Council on Foreign Relations about his career in government service and shares his thoughts on the present and future foreign policy directions for the United States.

Senior Fellow Laurie Dundon on Obama's Second TermPSA Senior Fellow Laurie Dundon joined a panel of experts to discuss the possibilities and potential for Obama's second term. They give a hard look to Obama's Inauguration speech and his goals and challenges for the next four years.

George Shultz: Driving on SunshineFormer Secretary of State and Current PSA Advisory Board Member, George Shultz, talks about why Republicans should support and carbon tax and what energy reforms should be made as we move forward and green energy becomes more efficient.

Video: Retiring Senators Make Pitch for BipartisanshipSix retiring Senators made their final speeches on the Senate Floor emphasizing the importance and need for bipartisanship and greater across the aisle dialog. "When I started here in the Senate, the blackberry was a fruit, and tweeting was something only birds did." - Senator Joe Lieberman

Rudman's Passing Reminds Senators of What They Can BeIn choosing this moment to depart this vale of tears, Warren Rudman performed one final service to the Republic he loved and served ably in the U.S. Senate. At a moment when the capital seems mired in avarice, self-indulgence, and partisan rancor, his death reminds us that it doesn’t have to be this way.

Putting 21st Century Statecraft Into ActionFormer Board of Directors Member Tara Sonenshine speaks about all of the modern ways in which the State Department tries to amplify its message in times of crisis, Libya being the most recent case in point.

Advisory Board Member Madeleine Albright speaks about the US and UNAdvisory Board Member Madeleine Albright spoke about the United State's role in the world, and the need to transform back into a positive and constructive force for other nations. Secretary Albright also went on about the UN and what she believes will be the inability to draft language on the word blasphemy due to different pending issues.

Amb. Tom Pickering on US-Iran Diplomatic RelationsSpeaking at the National Security Lecture Series, PSA Advisory Board Member Ambassador Thomas Pickering outlined the history of the Iranian Nuclear Program, the security challenges faced by the US, and the potential avenues for reconciliation.

Sam Nunn and Richard Lugar Receive Award for Nuclear SecurityPSA Advisory Board Member, Senator Sam Nunn, and Senator Richard Lugar have been chosen by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as the recipients of their first Nuclear Security Award. Nunn and Lugar both have had prestigious careers in the Senate and particular in the subject area of Non-Proliferation.

Tara Sonenshine on Citizen DiplomacyTara Sonenshine, former PSA Board of Directors Member and current Undersectary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, talks about the importance of "Citizen Diplomacy" to reinforcing the Public Diplomacy strategy and public-private partnerships.

Madeleine Albright Weighs In On How to Address U.N. ReformMadeleine Albright, former Secretary of State and PSA Advisory Board member, offers her analysis of a recent Foreign Policy Magazine poll on UN reform. The overwhelming response - the system needs change. But Albright argues not to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

William Perry Discusses Syria, China, and Defense SpendingWilliam Cohen, former Secretary of Defense and PSA Advisory Board member, talks about the outlook for imposition of a no-fly zone in Syria, U.S.-China relations and the need for an agreement to avoid automatic, across-the-board federal spending cuts.

Frances Townsend Calls for Streamlined DHS OversightFrances Townsend, former Secretary of Homeland Security and PSA Advisory Board member, discussed consolidating DHS oversight in Congress during a recent interview. She suggests that the current oversight structure is redundant and cumbersome to achieving the Department's mission.

George Shultz on Energy and Climate ChangeGeorge Shultz, former Secretary of State and PSA Advisory Board member, discusses US energy policy and implications for climate change impacts in this recent interview.

More Than Just RememberingTwo PSA Advisory Board Members, Madeleine Albright and William Cohen, published an article in Foreign Policy Magazine supporting the creation of the Atrocities Prevention Board, but note that committees aren't enough - in order to truly end genocide, we must take decisive action.

Tom Pickering on Military Option in IranAdvisory Board Member, Thomas Pickering details the dangers of taking military action against Iran in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the U.S. Policy options regarding Iran.

Baker and Dole Talk About the Art of CompromiseOnce upon a time in Congress, compromise between Republicans and Democrats was the norm. And a witty GOP senator named Bob Dole was one of the best practitioners of the art, preferably on a West-facing balcony of the Capitol where he could get sun on his face while lawmaking. He succeeded an affable storyteller and able dealmaker named Howard Baker, who likened running the Senate to herding cats.

Madeleine Albright on Syria (Video)Former Secretary of State and PSA Advisory Board Member Madeleine Albright talks Syria with Charlie Rose at this year's Women in the World series in New York City.

Frenemies: Metzl discusses the relationship between China and IndiaBoard of Director's Co-Chair, Jamie Metzl, talks about the Indo-Sino relationship that will likely define the 21st century at this year's Vail Symposium. Metzl is an expert in Asian affairs and sees this relationship heading for conflict over land and ocean boarders, access to fresh water, and economic supremacy.

William Cohen Talks About Iran Nuclear IssueCNN's Erin Burnett interviews former Secretary of Defense and PSA Advisory Board Member, William Cohen, about the growing nuclear ambitions of Iran and what it means for the US and Israel.

Brzezinski Says Turkey is the "Key" to the Syrian CrisisAs the civil war in Syria grows and becomes more violent, it gets harder to envision a peaceful resolution. Former National Security Advisor and PSA Advisory Board Member, Zbigniew Brzezinski, says that Turkey may hold the key.

Lee Hamilton Urges Quick Action on Nuclear Waste PlanAfter two years of research, the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, co-chaired by PSA Advisory Board Member Lee Hamilton, said the government has an "ethical obligation" to deal with the country's nuclear waste and to "avoid burdening future generations" with the task.

Interview with Mark BrzezinskiFormer Board Member and newest US Ambassador to Sweden, Mark Brzezinski talks about the relationship between the US and Sweden and the opportunities for trade, knowledge transfer, and joint clean technology research and development.

Nunn Proposes 10 Steps to Reducing Nuclear Risks in EuropeFormer Senator Sam Nunn, now a member of PSA's Advisory Board, argues for changing the status quo regarding tactical nuclear weapons in Europe in a new essay that proposes 10 steps ("10 for 2012") for NATO to consider as it plans for the next NATO Summit in Chicago in May. Specifically, Nunn calls for a five-year target for the consolidation of all U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in Europe back to the United States, with the final timing and pace determined by broad political and security developments between NATO and Russia.

Gary Hart: Russia and the United States in the 21st Century Gary Hart, PSA Advisory Board Member, represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate from 1975 to 1987. He is a professor at the University of Colorado at Denver and was co-chairman of the U.S. Commission on National Security for the 21st Century.

Video: Brzezinski Introduces Himself to SwedenFormer member of the PSA Board of Directors, Mark Brzezinski, introduces himself and his family to the people of Sweden as he takes on his role as US Ambassador to Sweden. Learn more about Brzezinski's goals and views in this fun video!

Lee Hamilton Shares His Optimism on U.S. Future and HistoryPSA Advisory Board Co-Chair and former Representative, Lee Hamilton, says the current political and fiscal crisis should be seen as no more than a snapshot in a long, rich timeline of American history. A timeline that he says will continue to prove America's aptitude for success.

An Interview with Madeleine AlbrightMadeleine Albright, PSA Advisory Board Member and former Secretary of State, sits down with the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs to discuss the past, present, and future in U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy.

Gary Hart Discusses Strengthening U.S. National SecurityFormer Senator and PSA Advisory Board Member Gary Hart spoke in Denver at the Annual Sutton Colloquium in International Law. Hart’s talk, entitled “Strategy, Collective Security, and the Global Commons” focused on the need for a new “grand strategy” in tackling U.S. foreign security threats and global economic concerns.

Lee Hamilton: America at a CrossroadsAdvisory Board Member, Lee Hamilton, in conjunction with Frank Carlucci and Tom Ridge have published an Opinion piece on the future of American interests. They discuss the economy, national security, and governance in this thoughtful and thought-provoking piece.

William Cohen to speak about New BookNovember 10th, 2011Former Secretary of Defense and current PSA Advisory Board Member, William Cohen will give two interviews over the radio today to promote his new book, Blink of an Eye.

VIDEO: Albright Moderates Panel on Arab SpringNovember 8th, 2011Madeleline Albright, former Secretary of State and current Advisory Board member, moderated a panel for CSPAN focusing on the Arab Spring. The panelists included participants from Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Syria, and Yemen.

Zibigniew Brzezinski to host Live Webcast on ChinaNovember 8th, 2011Zibigniew Brzezinski, former National Security Advisor and current Advisory Board member will host a live webcast on November 16th. The event, titled "CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections" will take place at the University of Montana, but Brzezinski will be able to answer questions from audience members nationwide.

Albright Weighs in on the Arab SpringNovember 4th, 2011Former Secretary of State and PSA Advisory Boardmember, Madeleine Albright shared her thoughts on the Arab Spring at Indianna Univeristy's Themester "Making War, Making Peace". Albright also weighed in on US-Mexico boarder issues and blasted the media for their lack of serious reporting on Middleastern Affairs.

Townsend Talks About the US's Future with IranOctober 31st, 2011Advisory Boardmember and former Homeland Security Advisor, Frances Towsend, discusses the rocky relationship between the US and Iran and give her ideas on what should happen in the future in this article co-authored with Mark D. Wallace, President of United Against Nuclear Iran.

Zbigniew Brzezinski wins Jury du Prix Tocquevillie PrizeOctober 18th, 2011Advisory Board Member and former National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski won the prestigious 2011 Jury du Prix Tocquevile prize and talks about inequality in America and how the most wealthy should be contributing to society.

Madeline Albright Joins Defense Policy BoardOctober 14th, 2011Advisory Board Member and former Secretary of State, Madeline Albright will be one of five new members on the Defense Policy Board, a panel advising top Pentagon officials on defense policy.

Advisory Board Member, Thomas Pickering receives AwardOctober 7th, 2011Each year, CRDF Global presents the George Brown Award for International Scientific Cooperation to recognize individuals for their critical work advancing international cooperation in science and technology.

Thomas Pickering Speaks on Nuclear IranOctober 5th, 2011PSA Advisory Board Member, Thomas Pickering, gave a lecture addressing the need for a diplomatic approach to dealing with Iran's growing nuclear program, at Princeton University on October 3, 2011. Pickering has served as the US Ambassador to Jordan, El Salvador, India, Israel, Russia, Nigeria, and the United Nations as well as the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs during the Clinton Administration.

Video: 9/11 Commission and BipartisanshipSeptember 26th, 2011Advisory Board Member and former Senator, Slade Gorton along with his colleague Bob Kerrey discuss their experience on the 9/11 Commission and how bipartisanship played a critical role.

Slade Gorton: Leadership VideoSeptember 26th, 2011Advisory Board Member and former Senator, Slade Gorton, discusses the leadership lesson he learned while serving on the 9/11 commission.

Hamilton: Fix for Congress Must Run DeepSeptember 26th, 2011Advisory Board Member and former Congressman, Lee Hamilton, discusses the need for reform in Congress in order to improve efficiency, promote bi-partisanship, and meet the new challenges facing the U.S.

Mideast 'Kleptocracy' plan is keyApril 25th, 2011PSA Board member Mark Brzezinski authored an op-ed in Politico, calling outrage at corruption the major motivator behind the upheaval in the Middle East, and making the case for DOJ's Kleptocracy Initiative as an opportunity for the U.S. to connect with the aspirations of people seeking change.

Dobriansky on the Future of IranMarch 19th, 2011PSA Advisory Board member Paula Dobriansky spoke at a bipartisan conference on Capitol Hill titled "Iran Rising for Freedom - US Policy Prospects."

Graeme Bannerman: Congress Must Step Up on LibyaMarch 18th, 2011PSA Board member Graeme Bannerman argues that "before the U.S. commits to establishing a no-fly zone, the public deserves a serious debate by congressional representatives that weighs the benefits to U.S. national interest against the costs of increasing the national deficit."

Perry on Moving Toward Nuclear DisarmamentFebruary 25th, 2011PSA Advisory Board member and former Secretary of Defense William Perry stressed the urgency of creating a nuclear-free world at a speech delivered at Harvard's Institute of Politics.

Townsend on Al Qaeda and LibyaFebruary 24th, 2011In a Washington Timesarticle, Frances Townsend states she does not believe that al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb will establish a prescence in Libya, despite their offer of assistance to the rebels.

Graeme Bannerman on U.S. Response to Protests in EgyptJanuary 27th, 2011PBS Newshour's Jeffrey Brown talks to Graeme Bannerman of the Middle East Institute and Tom Malinowski of Human Rights Watch about how the United States should proceed in light of the unrest in Egypt.

Obama's Free Trade OpportunityJanuary 24th, 2011PSA Advisory Board member Carla Hills was named as a potential ‘quarterback’ to seek bipartisanship on trade in a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed.

Cohen: Hu's visit brings U.S. and China closerJanuary 21st, 2011PSA Advisory Board member and former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen says Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States has brought the two countries closer.

Critical questions on IranSeptember 22nd, 2010PSA Board Member Mark Brzezinski co-authors an op-ed in Politico with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat outlining the key questions that the upcoming National Intelligence Estimate on Iran should answer.

Congress More Partisan Than EverJanuary 19th, 2010Congressional Quarterly's annual report on Congressional voting patterns has found that the past year was the most partisan out of the 57 years CQ has been tracking votes.

How 12/25 Was Like 9/11 January 6th, 2010Thomas Kean on what must be done in the aftermath of the attempted Christmas Day bombing: "First, we should dismiss the partisan bickering over the issue. Both parties have presided over security failures and successes; systemic failures cannot be ascribed to the stewardship of a political party."

Mark Brzezinski on Obama's China SummitOctober 30th, 2009Mark Brzezinski writes for the New York Times about President Obama's upcoming trip to China and opportunities for elevating the U.S.-China strategic relationship.

Mapping Pakistan's Nuclear SecuritySeptember 9th, 2009PSA has developed an online interactive map that illustrates the troubling nuclear security situation in Pakistan. Our map combines open source intelligence data on the locations of Pakistani nuclear facilities, territory controlled by the Taliban (and other militants), and the sites of militant activity.